Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew celebrates a reception against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sept. 29, 2013.

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Monday was the first day NFL teams could place a franchise tag on potential free agents, and so far, the Detroit Lions have given no indication that they plan to use their designation.

General manager Martin Mayhew said last month that he had not made any decisions about the tag, and the Lions only have three starters scheduled for unrestricted free agency. Of those, tight end Brandon Pettigrew is the only one who would merit consideration for being tagged.

The Lions haven't had any conversations with Pettigrew's reps about a new contract since the season ended, but the sides plan to meet at the ...